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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,716.03, 391,528.98 and 156,388.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,716.03, 391,528.98 and 156,388.89 is: 215,817.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,716.03 : 391,528.98 = 156,388.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,716.03/391,528.98 = 156,388.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,716.03x = 391,528.98 × 156,388.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,716.03x = 61,230,782,585.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,230,782,585.03/283,716.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,817.14

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